A lot of times we’ve heard the phrase “Trust Your Gut Instincts”, that very quiet guiding voice directing our steps. This article isn’t about that voice. This article is about combating that really loud, obnoxious self-doubting, self-defeating voice that flares up every time we try something new.

What’s mind-boggling about these jobs? It’s the fact that they allow you to kill two birds with one stone. Conventional wisdom dictates that you have to pay your dues before you can reap the rewards of a gratifying career. Usually, it involves years of monotonous labor while playing office politics to get to this point. Thankfully, there’s no need for travelers to prescribe to these outdated notions any longer. Working and seeing the world is a realistic possibility – so long as you choose the perfect job.

If you plan to work abroad then you will know what an exciting experience it can be. You may feel as though the world is your oyster and that you have access to opportunities you never thought you would. It’s a riveting feeling to say the least, but if you don’t plan out everything in advance, then you may find that you run into problems that you just never thought would happen.

If you have always been a caring and compassionate soul, there is no more of a rewarding career choice than becoming a nurse. In the medical industry a nurse is an integral part of hospitals and they are the people who interact with patients day to day and make them feel safe and looked after. If you have been training as a nurse and you are approaching your first year, here are some top tips you need to know.

In today’s competitive business and blogging world, having a professional web design is a must if you are to gain an advantage over other companies in your industry. No matter what type of product or service you provide, an expertly designed website will ensure your company gains exposure and increases sales levels. For more information regarding the importance of a professional website design, read on…

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a huge amount of money to start a business. In fact, many successful entrepreneurs have started global enterprises from nothing. All you need to start a business is a good idea, confidence and a bit of resourcefulness. Here are just a few tips to getting a business started on a budget.

We are our own worst enemies. That’s an undeniable fact. We think things about ourselves we would never dream of thinking about other people. The majority of us pour scorn and doubt on ourselves in every little thing we do. For many of, this primarily takes the form of hatred about our appearances. Others still get home from a night out and analyze every last thing they feel they did wrong. And, when it comes to the big decisions in life, most of us put more obstacles in our way than anyone else would ever dream of.

It’s the old cliche, isn’t it? We’re forever standing in our own way. In extreme cases, we end up making ourselves miserable. Luckily, many of us are becoming aware of this and taking positive steps to change. We now use things like positive affirmations and self-love on a daily basis. And, there’s no denying the positive impact they’re having on the way we treat ourselves.

Job flexibility is fast becoming the biggest concern for a lot of people when they’re looking at career options. Working practices are changing and a lot of employers are dropping the traditional 9 to 5 working day in favor of more flexible hours that suit their employees. If you’ve have other responsibilities outside of work like a family, for example, it’s not always practical to work normal hours every day. That’s why more and more people are looking for careers that offer them the flexibility to fulfill their other responsibilities while also earning a good wage. If you find that your current job is taking over your life and it just isn’t working for you anymore, it’s worth considering a career move. These are the best jobs for flexibility right now.

Back in 2016, there was a popular watch company that so many bloggers worked with. They were the “it” brand to collaborate with and I couldn’t wait for my turn! Then, one random week day I received and email from this popular watch brand’s team. They were interested in work with me on Instagram. I was so excited! I read through their briefing, and was kind of taken back by all the requests. It was the most extensive briefing I had received at that point, but I didn’t care because I wanted to work with this company for months now. I followed up the email exchange with the typical, “I am very interested, what is your budget?”.

That’s when things got interesting. It turned out that this “it” watch company isn’t interested in paying bloggers or influencers even when requesting at least 3 very meticulous Instagram post per watch. Guess what happened? I declined the collaboration, and soon enough a majority of other bloggers and influencers stopped working with the brand as well.

Now a days, more and more people are trying to juggle multiple commitments and fit them all into their hectic schedules. Two of the most common to try to squeeze in are working and studying.

With so many courses available online these days, from simple courses to specialized ones like an online Master of Science in Nursing Leadership & Innovation program it has become much more of a viable option to learn and earn at the same time. However, you need to be well-organised to make sure that you give both priorities the time and commitment that they deserve. So, here are a few ways to provide the sense of balance that you are looking for.

Few entrepreneurs working in today’s business landscape need convincing of the importance of branding. Even the most inveretare stick in the mud who refuses to embrace digital technology, sneers at social media and thumbs their nose at digital marketing incorporates some element of branding into their business stratagem, even if it’s just a rudimentary logo or their choice of color in the signage that hangs above their shop door. If you’re an aspiring blogger, YouTuber, Instagrammer or social media influencer you are your brand, and with any luck that brand will be your livelihood. But the likes of Zoella and Jamie Genevieve didn’t build their enterprises without an awareness of the importance of branding and that ever elusive cool factor.

While many influencers unconsciously incorporate some element of branding into their activities, it’s unlikely that they approach their branding with the zeal and structured approach of a small business. Nonetheless, if your follow count is in the doldrums and your content isn’t getting the traction that it needs, maybe you should give a little more thought to your branding. Do you have a logo? A slogan? Custom design magnets in the shape of your face? If not, why not?

So often, women will look at photos of themselves and shudder. We are all guilty of looking at our flaws and forgetting that this is actually a gorgeous picture. One of the reasons that women don’t like seeing pictures of themselves is that we simply don’t know how to pose.

Knowing your angles, getting the lighting right and – yes – practicing in the mirror will all help you to get pictures that you can not only bear to look at but feel proud of as well. Build up your body confidence, too and you will be snap happy.

Being the newbie in the workplace sometimes has its perks. People often treat you a little better, they give you more time to adjust and they’re less likely to criticize you for mistakes that you make. However, that newbie stage can only last so long and eventually, we all have responsibilities and be accountable for the things so that we can be accepted into the team as a valued member and not just a new recruit.

To help boost your confidence so that you can fit into your new workplace, we’ve put together some useful tips that will help you cope with a new job.

Going through life, you will find that some people have more advantages than others. It’s not a surprise, but it is unfair. Sometimes you can’t do anything about it as it comes down to connections and even birth. But there are other areas where you can change things to give yourself the advantage. Take education for example. With over half of the countries population going to college, the bar has been set high in many industries. Not all career paths require you to have a degree, and there are many paths that lead to the same destination. However, there are still numerous that do require a higher level of education, and it can be a fast track to where you want to go. So what do you need to get to take the next step and attend College?